Personal Injury Paralegal, New York

TopDog Law

$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-7 years supporting attorneys in Personal Injury cases in New York
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in reviewing medical records
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently while collaborating with a team

Responsibilities

  • Assist attorneys in assessing clients' Personal Injury claims by reviewing and summarizing evidence
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence, ensuring timely and accurate submissions
  • Conduct legal research and assist in developing case strategies
  • Serve as a primary contact for clients, maintaining professional communication about case status
  • Manage discovery and prepare for trials by organizing essential documentation
  • Maintain case files and coordinate with internal teams and vendors
  • Uphold professional ethics and compliance with legal standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-growing law firm
  • Focus on professional development and contribution to case strategies
  • Support for a balanced work environment with a strong team dynamic
  • Engagement in impactful work that maximizes case value and supports client satisfaction
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Assist attorneys in reviewing and assessing the merits of clients' Personal Injury claims by organizing, reviewing, and summarizing records, documents, and evidence to support case evaluation and valuation
  • Support attorneys in Personal Injury matters by drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents. Prepare filings, coordinate service, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in all submissions
  • Assist in the development and execution of case strategies by conducting legal research, summarizing medical records, organizing evidence, preparing demand packages, and supporting negotiations with insurance carriers
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding case status, document requests, and procedural updates, maintaining professional, consistent, and compassionate communication throughout the life of the case
  • Support litigation efforts by managing discovery, preparing exhibit lists, organizing trial binders, coordinating depositions, and assisting with trial and hearing preparation
  • Organize and maintain case files, track deadlines and statutes, update case management systems, and coordinate with internal teams, experts, and external vendors to ensure smooth case progression
  • Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with all applicable legal rules, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.


How This Role Drives the Business

This role is critical to our success because it:

  • Maximizes case value through strong advocacy, sound judgment, and strategic litigation execution
  • Moves cases efficiently through the litigation lifecycle to support faster resolutions and healthier cash flow
  • Protects and elevatesthe TopDog Law brand through professionalism, preparation, and credibility with courts, opposing counsel, and clients
  • Reduces risk and rework by spotting issues early, making decisive recommendations, and communicating clearly across teams
  • Supports scale by following and improving litigation processes that allow the firm to grow without sacrificing quality


Your ability to balance speed, strategy, and quality ensures clients are well-served, teams stay aligned, and the firm continues its rapid, disciplined growth.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 6-12 months, success in this role looks like:

  • You are a reliable, detail-oriented partner to the attorney, consistently keeping cases organized, moving forward, and deadline-compliant
  • You proactively identify issues, missing information, and next steps-reducing bottlenecks and surprises
  • You maintain accurate, well-organized files that allow attorneys to quickly understand case posture and strategy
  • You communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, and internal teams, building trust and confidence
  • You help increase attorney efficiency and case velocity, contributing to stronger outcomes and client satisfaction


Qualifications

Required:

  • A minimum of 3-7 years of experience supporting attorneys in pre-litigation and litigated personal injury matters on cases in New York
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently while collaborating with a team


Nice to Have:

  • Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate (not required)
  • Experience in high-volume or fast-growing law firms
  • Familiarity with Georgia court rules and procedures
  • Experience with case management software (e.g., Filevine, Clio, SmartAdvocate)
  • Comfort working in evolving systems and processes
  • Bilingual in the Spanish language


Ready to Build With Us?

If you're excited by ownership, accountability, growth, and the chance to help build something exceptional from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of TopDog Law.

The pay range for this role is:

90,000 - 120,000 USD per year (New York)

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at TopDog Law

More Legal & Accounting Jobs

Find similar Personal Injury Paralegal, New York jobs: